Already I am having big doubts. When Rylan mentioned that they have a good mix lined up, a part of me was enthusiastic, but looking at the housemates, there doesn't seem to be much of a 'good mix' I will reserve judgement until at least a week, but already the show seems to be continuing to head down the wrong path!

My current doubts are

The housemates: They look like they belong to The Apprentice and not one of them really stands out, they all appear self-absorbed

Past housemates entering the house: This was covered in BB10 and it worked because it coincided with the 10th anniversary! Throwing former housemates back in again (even if just for a task) just reeks of desperation! I sincerely we see no C4 housemates going back in for a fleeting visit because to me - that would be an insult to the show's legacy by having legends grace the new tacky version of Big Brother

Rylan: Why on earth is he having so much coverage? He's in the flaming adverts for pity sake... It that doesn't make the show look even more cheap, I don't know what does

But surely it can't be any worse than BB15, can it?

I agree with you on Rylan...

But this year is the 15th anniversary so would you still mind if ex-HMs went back in? Maybe, cos its C5?

What do you mean it's like The Apprentice cast?

I love Rylan on BBBOTS, but having him featuring on the mainstream Big Brother advert is a bit much!

A 15th anniversary isn't really considered a milestone, is it?

And I think it's the excessive grooming and the polished look perhaps?

But will ex HM's be going in to stay or just going in for a 5 minute task and then gone again?

Just tasks They won't be reappearing for the long haul. No confirmation has been given to back this up, but I think it's obvious that they'll be part of a time-based task...

Thanks for the info.

That's disappointing, I was hoping they'd be in the house full time.

Like I said, there has been no confirmation, but I really can't see them staying any longer.. Perhaps 1 or 2 might stay 24-hours...